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NORTHERN IRELAND

The Belfast harbor estate, Northern Ireland.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 13, 2026
One part of U.K. is enjoying a Brexit boost 10 years after vote
Northern Ireland has enjoyed bumper economic growth at twice the pace of the rest of the country in recent years.
Ruchira Rangaprasad carries food containers to deliver to vulnerable migrants in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Thursday. Violence by masked groups targeting ethnic minorities flared in the city earlier in the week following a ?knife attack for which a Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder.
WORLD / Society
Jun 12, 2026
Belfast¡¯s minorities scared to leave home after violence by masked groups
Groups set fire to houses and cars and targeted ethnic minorities after a ?knife attack for which a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder.
Police use a water cannon as they block the road from protesters leading to a hotel previously believed to house migrants, on Antrim Road in Glengormley, north of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jun 11, 2026
Northern Ireland police use water cannon on second night of protests
Restaurants and businesses shuttered in the center of Belfast, schools closed and public transport shut down amid fears of a repeat of Tuesday night¡¯s riots.
A firefighter works to extinguish a fire in three cars parked on the street at Tigers Bay, during a protest after a knife attack on June 8 left a man seriously injured and prompted police to declare a critical incident, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 10, 2026
U.K. police call for calm after brutal knife attack in Belfast
The incident led to the arrest of a Sudanese national and prompted protest calls from the far right.
England's Alex Greenwood (left) competes for the ball with Spain's Alba Redondo during the final of the Women's World Cup in Sydney in August 2023.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Nov 29, 2025
U.K. unveils record-breaking bid for 2035 Women¡¯s World Cup
The bid team said the 48-nation tournament would be the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the U.K.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso speaks to members of the media after the World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws in Zurich on Thursday.
SOCCER
Nov 21, 2025
Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs
Italy will take on Northern Ireland on March 26 next year at an Italian venue that is yet to be confirmed, after to the draw made in Zurich on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans during a practice round at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 15, 2025
McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open
McIlroy is coming off a good experience, shooting four rounds in the 60s and finishing tied for second at the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday.
A demonstrator faces a group of riot police vehicles as riots continue in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jun 12, 2025
Disorder breaks out in Northern Ireland for consecutive nights
Hundreds of masked rioters in the town of Ballymena engaged in what police condemned as ¡°racist thuggery¡± during the previous two nights.
A banner is displayed by Northern Ireland fans in protest against the redevelopment of Casement Park for use in Euro 2028, at Windsor Park in Belfast last October.
SOCCER
Aug 24, 2024
Derelict stadium for Euro 2028 highlights Belfast¡¯s bitter divide
The issue is stirring up old divisions and proving to be an early headache for the Labour government.
Michelle O'Neill at the Stormont Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Saturday
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2024
Michelle O¡¯Neill makes history as Northern Ireland¡¯s first nationalist leader
The landmark move follows the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) ending its walkout after striking a deal with the U.K. over post-Brexit trade.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 12, 2023
Biden under political fire in restive Northern Ireland
Biden touted the ¡®unlimited possibilities¡¯ for investment and growth offered in the U.K.-ruled territory, 25 years on from a historic peace deal brokered by the U.S. government.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2023
Architects of Northern Ireland peace see hope beyond Brexit deadlock
One source of the current political crisis is the sense that Brexit and its fallout have upset some of the balance of the 1998 deal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2023
¡®Extraordinary roller coaster¡¯: Good Friday talks remembered 25 years on
The historic agreement was struck between Irish nationalists seeking a united Ireland and pro-British unionists wanting to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 16, 2023
Northern Irish rugby players find their voice with ¡®Ireland¡¯s Call¡¯
¡®The great thing about the Irish team is it reflects all types of Irishness across the island.¡¯
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 7, 2023
Brexit reset could mark a turning point in U.K.-EU relations
The new Brexit deal negotiated on Northern Ireland will not eliminate all the political tensions surrounding the province¡¯s status, but, if approved, it will ease them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 2, 2023
Finally, a happy chapter in the post-Brexit era
The U.K. and the EU come up with an agreement both sides can live with ¡ª in principle. That alone is an achievement.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 28, 2023
Brexit deal gives Sunak one chance to end years of EU acrimony
Agreement on Northern Ireland trade could clear a path for the U.K. and EU to rebuild a relationship built on trust and cooperation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 28, 2023
Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal with EU
The deal seeks to resolve the tensions caused by the Northern Ireland protocol, a complex agreement which set the trading rules for the British-ruled region.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023
Sunak set to unveil Northern Ireland Brexit deal with EU
Meeting could see resolution to a standoff that has persisted since the U.K. left the EU single market and customs union in 2021.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 26, 2023
Northern Ireland deal could be struck in ¡®matter of days¡¯: Raab
U.K. deal with the European Union over trade barriers in Northern Ireland could be struck in the coming days, deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

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